The City of West Haven is seeking proposals for habitat restoration, invasive plant management, site preparation, seeding, native shrub installation, mulching, watering, and establishment maintenance at eight easement properties.
Provide sediment and phragmites removal, clearing of two partially silted box culverts, off-site disposal of materials, and associated restoration work.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
161448
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
297
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
55,351
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
45 / 100
Propensity to Spend
How likely this buyer is to spend on new technology based on operating budget trends.
CautiousAggressive
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AI Adoption Score
How likely this buyer is to adopt new AI technologies.
ConservativeEarly Adopter
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Startup Friendliness
How often this buyer champions startups and early adoption.
Sole Source:If sale is less than $10,000, use sole source.
Coops:Frequently procures through Sourcewell and OMNIA Partners; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding. Confirm your contract is accessible; loop in procurement and the department head. Flag MARB approval if over $50,
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Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from City of West Haven
City Of West Haven, CT Board Of Police Commissioners Regular Meeting
Date: Oct 6, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The meeting included the review of the Animal Control and Attendance reports for August 2026. The Deputy Chief provided an update on department staffing, noting current officer status including injuries and training, and acknowledged the success of the Police and Fire Expo. The primary action taken was the approval of the promotion of Detective Paul Butler III to the rank of Sergeant, effective October 12, 2026, with commendations regarding his career performance and education. Additionally, a Commissioner report was provided regarding the Police Commissioners Association dinner.
West Haven Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting and Public Hearing
Date: Oct 13, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The commission held a regular meeting and public hearing to discuss several zoning applications. Approvals were granted for a special permit at 22 Nights Pizza to sell liquor on premises, and for a special permit at Kinami Sushi to expand their existing liquor license. Additionally, the commission approved updates to Section 21 of the Village District Overlay regulation, specifically regarding residential façade requirements. The meeting also included a staff report discussion regarding an amenity issue at 35 Shingle Hill.
City Council Regular Meeting
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to City of West Haven.
Who manages procurement and procurement policies for the City of West Haven?
Procurement for the City of West Haven is centralized in the Procurement Department within the Finance Department, overseen by the Comptroller and governed by the City Council. Primary procurement contact: Melissa Kyle, Procurement Specialist (mkyle@westhaven-ct.gov).
Where does the City of West Haven post bids?
The City of West Haven posts public bids on its official Bid Opportunities portal at https://www.cityofwesthaven.com/bids.aspx. The Procurement Services page is the central entry point, and the city is transitioning procurement administration and vendor services to OpenGov.
How do vendors complete vendor registration with the City of West Haven?
Vendors register with the City of West Haven by submitting a W-9, a Vendor Application Form, and a Disclosure Form to the Procurement Department. The city is transitioning vendor-facing services to OpenGov; primary contact is Melissa Kyle, Procurement Specialist.
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Date: Oct 13, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The meeting included public hearings on capital budget amendments for fiscal years 2021 through 2026, as well as an update to a bonding ordinance regarding police services traffic safety. Public comments addressed concerns about the library closure and property inquiries, with citizen input also provided on privacy concerns related to city surveillance cameras and drones. The Council also reviewed communication assignments from the mayor, including ordinance amendments for city infrastructure, public safety upgrades, and regulations for bicycles, electronic personal assisted mobility devices, and golf carts.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Meeting signals
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What products and services does the City of West Haven procure?
Chapter 42 'Purchasing Procedures' governs City of West Haven purchases of supplies, contractual services, and equipment for city agencies. The Procurement Department also manages centralized printing, supplies management, and city mail services for municipal departments.
Does the City of West Haven use cooperative purchasing?
The City of West Haven Procurement Department administers approvals for city agencies to use cooperative purchasing consortiums; Chapter 42 grants the Purchasing Agent authority to purchase or contract for supplies and services on behalf of using agencies.
What vendor requirements does the City of West Haven publish?
The City of West Haven requires vendors to file a W-9, a Vendor Application Form, and a Disclosure Form to do business with the city; individual solicitations may impose additional, solicitation-specific forms and terms that vendors must review.
Where can vendors find procurement policies for the City of West Haven?
Vendors can find City of West Haven procurement policies in Chapter 42 'Purchasing Procedures' of the City Code (https://ecode360.com/14114700), which covers Purchasing Agent authority, bid procedures, award rules, and the city-based vendor preference.
What supplier diversity or local vendor preference programs does the City of West Haven use?
Chapter 42 establishes a City-Based Business local vendor preference for the City of West Haven; a senior buyer or procurement analyst may permit a city-based bidder who exceeds the lowest bid to match the low bid by written acknowledgment to receive the award.